Moonraker – Defever 48 Motor Cruiser

Moonraker presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded Defever 48—an iconic long-range motor cruiser renowned for its robust construction and timeless design. With a new vessel on the horizon, this meticulously maintained cruiser is now offered for immediate sale.

Over $150,000 in documented upgrades and enhancements have been invested over the past two years, ensuring Moonraker is ready for extended cruising, entertaining, or liveaboard comfort. All receipts are available for serious buyers.

Features a thick fibreglass hull, twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines, and a suite of modern systems that make her a true off-grid performer.

Recent Upgrades Include:

  • New anchor chain

  • New solar and lithium battery bank

  • New house batteries

  • 2 x 1500W Victron inverters

  • Raymarine Axiom navigation and autopilot

  • New engine and water hoses

  • New shaft seals

  • New hot water system

  • LED lighting throughout

  • Brand new flybridge clears

  • Starlink-compatible Pepwave 4G router

  • New inside and outside furniture

  • 2025 insurance survey completed

  • Antifoul, propspeed, hull polish, anodes, bilge pump upgrades

Specs:

  • 1000L fresh water

  • 3000L diesel capacity

  • Spacious layout with excellent visibility and comfort

  • Economical cruising with solar and inverter setup—no need to run the genset

Optional: 6x18m berth at Dockside Marina available for $30,000 extra—offering stunning city views of Kangaroo Point and the Story Bridge.

Enquire now to receive the full upgrade summary and receipts. This vessel is attracting strong interest—don’t miss out.

Specification

Designer
  • Arthur Defever
Builder
  • CTF Marine Taiwan
Water (Potable) Capacity (l)
  • 1000 l
Hull Construction Material
  • Fibreglass/GRP
Hull Type
  • Mono
Deck Construction Material
  • Fibreglass
Length (feet)
  • 48 feet
Length (m)
  • 16.63 m
Beam/Width (feet)
  • 15.4 feet
Beam/Width (m)
  • 4.7 m
Draft (m)
  • 1.5 m
Draft (feet)
  • 4.9 feet
Number of Helms
  • 2
Displacement
  • 23000
Height on Trailer (m)
  • n/a m
Length on Trailer (m)
  • n/a m
Colour
  • White
Engine Notes
  • 2 x Cat 3208 diesel engines with 3000 litres of diesel. Spent over $100,000 on upgrading this boat over the last 2 years and all receipts are available.
Number Of Engines
  • 2
Engine Standard
  • Caterpillar
Stroke
  • 8
Engine Hours
  • 3520
Horse Power (hp)
  • 210
Drive Type
  • Inboard Shaft
Engine Room
  • Very clean
Generator
  • 6.5KVA
Number of Batteries
  • New Solar and Lithium Batteries, 2 x1500 Watt Victron Inverters, House Batteries in August 2024, Genset Battery in July 2024,
Fuel Type
  • Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks
  • 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
  • 3700 l
Propeller
  • Yes
Steering System
  • Hydraulic
Bow Thruster
  • No
Stern Thruster
  • No
Accomodation Notes
  • The full-beam aft cabin includes a desk/vanity and a queen-sized walk-around bed, in addition to a VIP cabin. Forward with double island walk around bed, Twin bunks to the portside with separate toilet and shower, Aft Cabin with own shower and toilet
Number of Berths
  • 6
Number of Showers
  • 2 Full sized Separate, Hot and Cold external shower on back of boat
Shower Type
  • Hot/Cold
Number of Toilets
  • 2
Toilet Type
  • TECMA Electric
Air Conditioning
  • Ducted Air Cond to the main salon - Can run direct from the lithium batteries
Number of TVs
  • 3 - Fusion Entertainment with 60" TV in Salon 32" TV in Aft Cabin and 28" TV/DVD in rear cockpit
Holding Tank (L)
  • 200
Galley Notes
  • Portside aft galley with plenty of below counter storage, Whale Hot water system
Stove
  • Stainless 3 Burner Gas
Refrigeration
  • 250L Fridge freezer in galley, 150L bar fridge and 150L freezer on the aft deck, 12V in counter fridge/freezer on Flybridge
Number of Freezers
  • 150L Freezer on Aft Deck
Number of Sinks
  • Ample
Entertainment and Appliances Notes
  • Fusion Entertainment with 60" TV in Salon 32" TV in Aft Cabin and 28" TV/DVD in rear cockpit
Anchor / Winch
  • Muir with Plough Anchor
Bilge Pump
  • Yes 3 Auto
Mast/Rigging
  • n/a
Sail Inventory
  • n/a
Electrics
  • 12V 60a Enerdrive charger, Victron 3KVA Inverter Charger, Raymarine 12" Axiom touchscreen
Electronics Navigation
  • Raymarine Radar, Autopilot and plotter sounder. Stand alone Lorenz Starlight Pro black box navigation with CMapNT. Raymarine 12" Axiom touchscreen.
Dinghy
  • Avon 2.8 with Tohatsu 6.8
Safety Gear
  • Yes - Epirb, Life Jackets, Flares, Yes, New Fire suppression system installed in last 18 months
Covers
  • Exterior window covers, full camper cover for the aft deck, clears for flybridge helm
Ground Tackle
  • N/A
Ice Maker
  • No
Watermaker / De-Sal
  • Yes, not in service
GPS
  • Raymarine Plotter, sound and radar.
Number of Fish Finders
  • 1
Has Navigation Lights
  • Yes
Radio
  • VHF
Number of Life Jackets
  • Yes
Remarks
  • The spacious aft deck features clears, creating an excellent area for indoor and outdoor entertaining. From there, you can step down into the main saloon, which includes an aft galley on the port side, two armchairs, and a dinette with L-shaped seating. The helm is located to starboard, with an adjacent door providing access to the wide walk-around decks.
Anti-foul
  • Yes

Engine 1

Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Hours 3520
Displacement 23000
Horse Power 210
Fuel Type Diesel
Drive Type Inboard / Shaftdrive
Steering Hydraulic
Stroke DI (Direct Injection)
Fuel Capacity 3700
Service History Very Good - complete service history, including a receipt s
Propeller Yes

Engine 2

Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Hours 3520
Displacement 23000
Horse Power 210
Fuel Type Diesel
Drive Type Inboard / Shaftdrive
Steering Hydraulic
Stroke DI (Direct Injection)
Fuel Capacity 3700
Service History Very Good - complete service history, including a receipt s
Propeller Yes